Alice B. reviewed on 9/10/2019 + 3559 more book reviews

During the investigation of misappropriation of the Indian Tribal Royalty Trust an undercover agent is murdered in tribal lands. Someone has been syphoning off royalties from Indian lands. Readers learn of a powerful and corrupt member of congress who will do anything to fulfill his greed. While retired Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee work for a solution to the murder and mystery Bernie Manuelito turns up on the New Mexico border with Mexican border working as a customs agent with the Border Patrol.

Bernie trails a suspicious vehicle to a locked gate. Owners of the property strictly enforce a no trespassing policy even though Bernie attempts to use her authority to pursue suspects. Through dogged determination she manages to get into the property where she takes some photos as evidence and others simply for personal interests, shooting exotic animals.

Her photos draw the interest of people on the property and work their way into the hands of some powerful criminals. The photos eventually place Bernie in the crosshairs of the corrupt politician and those who work for him.

The Sinister Pig presents a complex mystery that relies heavily on the skill of retired Navajo Tribal Police Lt. Joe Leaporn to connect the dots. It's a classic Tony Hillerman mystery, well worth reading.

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